Booking.com Confirms Security Breach: Order PINs Reset
Booking.com has confirmed a security breach where unauthorized third parties may have accessed specific booking information. The company has reset order PIN codes and notified affected consumers to mitigate the impact of the data leak, which could include personal details, addresses, and contact information.
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Leading booking website Booking.com has confirmed a security breach. The company stated that upon discovering the situation, it immediately took action to reset order PIN codes and notified relevant consumers.
Booking.com recently sent emails to travelers indicating that an unauthorized third party may have obtained specific pre-booking information. According to investigation results, the leaked information could include booking details, addresses, phone numbers, names, emails, and any information shared with accommodations.
In response, Booking.com issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to traveler information security and data protection. The company recently noticed suspicious activity involving unauthorized third parties potentially accessing some traveler booking information.
Booking.com stated that after discovering this situation, it immediately took action, reset order PIN codes, and has notified affected consumers.
As many international booking websites are offshore and not governed by Taiwanese law, in case of consumer disputes, individuals can refer to the Executive Yuan's Consumer Protection Council mechanism for cross-border consumer disputes, apply for removal to the competent authority in the business operator's location (country), or file a complaint through the international organization "Cross-border Consumer Dispute Resolution Network." (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150415
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Booking.com recently sent emails to travelers indicating that an unauthorized third party may have obtained specific pre-booking information. According to investigation results, the leaked information could include booking details, addresses, phone numbers, names, emails, and any information shared with accommodations.
In response, Booking.com issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to traveler information security and data protection. The company recently noticed suspicious activity involving unauthorized third parties potentially accessing some traveler booking information.
Booking.com stated that after discovering this situation, it immediately took action, reset order PIN codes, and has notified affected consumers.
As many international booking websites are offshore and not governed by Taiwanese law, in case of consumer disputes, individuals can refer to the Executive Yuan's Consumer Protection Council mechanism for cross-border consumer disputes, apply for removal to the competent authority in the business operator's location (country), or file a complaint through the international organization "Cross-border Consumer Dispute Resolution Network." (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150415
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